Operational Support
Food Services Assistant (GS14)
Education,
Lunenburg Campus
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg Campus Cafeteria
Recurring, Full-Time position: Commencing approximately October 15, 2024 and ending approximately April 18, 2025. This position will recur annually between August and mid-April.
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 1, 2024
Competition No. 2425-296
Salary range: $ 39,545.37to $ 41,315.05 annually (salary will be pro-rated based on months worked)
What you will be doing…
As a member of the campus Cafeteria team, you will be responsible for:
- Cashiering
- Balancing daily sales
- Receiving food inventory
- Maintaining displays
- Keeping cafeteria space tidy
- Assembling and serving food
- Preparation of baked items
- Cleaning of cafeteria dishes, utensils, equipment and the overall cafeteria space.
- Helping with food preparation and other duties as required.
- This position works closely with other members of the cafeteria team.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED). In addition, you have successfully completed or are prepared to take and pass the Food Handlers' Course, training in WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety regulations and an Emergency First Aid (with CPR) course. A recognized cooking designation or industry experience would be considered an asset.
- This is an entry-level position. We welcome applications from recent graduates.
- The incumbent will possess the following:
- Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Able to perform basic cooking tasks using microwaves, grill fryers, steamers, ovens, knives, coffee makers, blenders and toasters
- Basic math skills
- Cash handling experience
- Judgement and decision making in escalating inquiries
- Bondable
- Able to lift heavy weight and stand for long periods of time
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and typical food service industry point of sale (POS) systems.
- You have demonstrated experience providing basic cafeteria maintenance duties (e.g. general, preventative, or scheduled cafeteria maintenance duties, such as cleaning oil fryers, grills, ovens, etc.)
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in a food service kitchen (e.g. operating equipment, inventory control, performing audits, etc.)
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in customer service and teamwork
- Experience working in a cafeteria or restaurant will be considered an asset
- Cashiering experience will be considered an asset
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures
- You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and have strong attention to detail
- You are dedicated to life-long learning
- You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.